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Local homes suffer storm damage
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
Floodwaters are still receding and damages are still being assessed after two violent tornado-producing thunderstorms crisscrossed Mississippi County last weekend. Joseph Richmond, director of the county's Office of Emergency Management, said this morning that he is still taking reports of damage from residents of the county...
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County Dems to hold annual Egg Day
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
The Democratic Party of Mississippi County will hold its annual Deviled Egg Day from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Mississippi County Courthouse in Blytheville. Once again, U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln will be headlining the event. In addition, candidates running for local, state and federal offices are expected to be present for the event...
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Steele making tough decisions
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
STEELE -- Citizens in Steele may soon be voting on increasing their taxes and are facing city staffing cuts after newly elected Mayor Keith Samford told the city's board and a crowded room Monday night that it was time for some "tough decisions." Samford laid out the city's poor financial status and asked the aldermen what they wanted to do about it....
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Mosquito hearing changed
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
The Blytheville City Council's public hearing on the mosquito spraying service has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday. Citizens are encouraged to voice their concerns on the issue at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Municipal Courtroom. Last week the city of Blytheville amended its agreement with Vector Disease Control to move the automatic renewal date from May 1 to June 1...
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Mother/Son Date Night added to MayFest slate
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
The Mother/Son Date night is a new event that has been added to this year's Main Street MayFest activities. The event was organized to recognize and pay respect to mothers of all types. Mother/Son Date night will take place from 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Holidome at the Holiday Inn in Blytheville. Tickets can be purchased at the Main Street Blytheville booth at MayFest on Saturday or at the door the night of the event. Tickets are $10 for the first ticket and $5 for each addition ticket...
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Senate hopefuls debate
(Local News ~ 05/04/10)
Burnett, Harrison take questions at forum
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